I am planning on buying the Canon 400D, (rebel XTi), plus the Sigma 170-500mm lens. I can get the camera body for 325, which extremely cheap, and the lens for $540. I'm planning on buying it frm royalcamera.com
Has anyone had any experience with this site. Since the prices are so low, I'm a bit nervous buying from them. Are they reliable? Second, is the setup i have now good? I have a canon 18-55 from my film SLR and I plan to use that on the Rebel.
Thanks

7/25/06 1:43 PM
I called this place about the Nikon d200 w/starter kit and when I ask what does it comes with they told me that with a lens, tripod and carring case. when I asked about the Baterry the Scream at me and said NO and then hang the phone on me .

The 400D is a good camera. I can't comment on the Sigma lens though, but for me personally a zoom starting at 170mm would be too much. It depends on where you're going to shoot (how far away from the airport).

I will definetly stay away from ths buyer. Warning to all out there: All the camera stores off of Shopcartusa.com are rip offs. I read reviews from each of their vendors, and each one is a scam. I guess I'll be buying mine from Onecall or someplace for much more.

I would use adorama.com or b&h to buy the camera or cameta camera......these are trusted for sure maybe clickhappy can tell more than me, Im on the otherside of the world!!But I have purchased my D100 from adorama and it was fine!!
Malcolm

7/25/06 1:43 PM
I called this place about the Nikon d200 w/starter kit and when I ask what does it comes with they told me that with a lens, tripod and carring case. when I asked about the Baterry the Scream at me and said NO and then hang the phone on me .

Depending on your needs, I assume you are a beginner, the set up planned is totally ok. The 170-500 is certainly not the fastest and sharpest lens out there, but for the price (when buying it at www.bhphotovideo.com) you can't do anything wrong. Around 800mm focal length ain't that bad either.

I have used the 170-500 in the old days....Just do a search for Vasco Garcia / Boston Logan prior to 2001 and you"ll find plenty of shots taken with the 170-500mm. But be aware that back then no affordable DSLR was available, thus some of the images maybe lacking in quality.

Personally I have the Sigma 170-500mm not very impressed with it infact never used it for digital....I would say the L sens for Canon 100-400mm is much better
Is there any AF 400mm F2.8 for Nikon?
Malcolm

Thanks for the posting the shots everyone. It really helps to see actual products. In no way do I consider this self plugging. It is extremely helpful. If others think it is wrong, then they need to seriously relax a little.